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Parallel QuestionsI am having some real difficulty with parallel questions. Could anyone explain how to do these in their own words? How do you guys attack them?
... at the general form of the argument given, flawed or ... form. To this end, I have found a familiarization with the valid argument ... really good grasp of argument forms: start practicing eliminating ... stimulus.
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PT58.S4.Q19 - Anyone who believes in democracyWhen doing this question I realize the gap between Wisdom of the masses and Artwork. But after becoming impatient I guess and chose E and moved on. I…
The general form for this argument is that:
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This is a contrapositive argument form.
We are given as ... br />
An analogous argument might be something like this ... br />
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How long does it take you to answer a PMR or a PF question?Hi Everyone, It seems that some students, including me, spend a lot of time on PMR or PF questions. This has made me skip them in timed tests, eve…
Depending on the argument form, it could be anywhere between ... elements: 1. Knowledge of valid/invalid argument forms and 2. Knowledge of ... relies on our familiarity with valid/invalid argument forms.
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Necessary Assumption PatternsHello Everyone, I have been taking practice tests and I notice that I am overwhelmingly getting necessary assumption questions wrong. I understan…
Are you relying on your inution or are you solving them by looking at the logical structure of the argument (valid / invalid argument form ) sa and na questions are more lawgic heavy -
Struggle with LRHello all! Hope your studying is going well. Mine is a perpetual struggle filled with endless disappointment. In spite of that, I am determined to ch…
... lay eyes on how the argument form appears on the LSAT will ... so if you have the valid argument forms memorized and are good ... wreck the conclusion for the argument?
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Let’s Share Our Study Spaces (for motivation 🙂)Hello! I am transitioning from studying in public venues and coffee shops to an office space where I can keep to myself at home. I wanted to see h…
... 3/4 logical indicators and valid argument forms) and I keep them ... in my desk in the form of colorful pens, my simplified ... -
Let’s Share Our Study Spaces (for motivation 🙂)Hello! I am transitioning from studying in public venues and coffee shops to an office space where I can keep to myself at home. I wanted to see h…
... 3/4 logical indicators and valid argument forms) and I keep them ... in my desk in the form of colorful pens, my simplified ... -
Struggling with drawing valid conclusions!! help help helpHey everyone! So I'm really struggling with the lesson on drawing valid conclusions. Particularly, the quiz titled "Quiz on Drawing Valid Conclusions…
... at argument forms.
**1) _Memorize_ all the valid and ... that both are a valid form and then quickly quiz yourself ... If a student studies each argument form, then they will score a ... on which type of valid or invalid argument form will align with ... -
Valid Argument FormsI am currently struggling to move past the CC lessons on valid argument forms. With the use of flashcards, I have been able to memorize what the abst…
... flash cards with both valid and in valid forms. But, I also ... I would put underneath, what argument form? I expected to be able ... to recall the argument form. I also made some of ... got exposure to the valid and invalid argument forms but I also ... -
PT1.S4.Q24 - Although all contemporary advertising tries to persuadeAlthough all contemporary advertising tried to persuade...only a small portion I don't understand why E is right and C is wrong. Sufficient condi…
... --> GM, which is a valid argument. However, I guess because there ... the stimulus even though an argument form could still be the same ... -
PT1.S3.Q2 - People who are red/green color-blindAm I missing something here? This is a parallel method of reasoning question, and I know what the right answer is, but I thought parallel method o…
I don't think they favour valid or invalid arguments in this question type. They just want you to parallel the reasoning structure. You're correct to suggest thats an invalid argument form. So the answer choice has to make that same error. -
Difference Between MSS and SA QuestionsI grasp the concepts behind both -- or at least I think I do. I am having a problem truly explaining to myself the substantive difference between the…
... missing piece that creates a valid argument. In other words they ... the conclusion and creates a valid argument. This is similar to ... is expressed in the form of a contrapositive which ... practice these I suggest reviewing valid argument forms until they are ... -
Is that a valid argument form?Finding a claim to be false on the grounds that it would if true have consequences that are false. If not, then why?
... content, but that form certainly could be a valid argument.
Consider ... must be false would be valid inference. -
Monty Python and the Holy Grail AND LOGICFound this interesting blog post about a logical fallacy in the witch scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It focuses on an inductive argument f…
... focuses on an inductive argument form and a deductive form (more appropriate for ... LSAT). The deductive form shows a good example of ... to the beginning of the argument
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Syllogisms and Causal ArgumentsObviously most of us know by now that there are a handful of syllogism forms that reoccur over and over throughout the LR. I know that causality is d…
... , but I'm wondering how valid argument forms relate to causal arguments ... -
Are there any "perfect" LSAT Arguments?I ask this question because obviously on analysis questions you are supposed to analyze for the strength/validity of the argument and you can often f…
... the strength/validity of the argument and you can often find ... still try to see the argument and try to figure out ... how to make it a valid argument. Is that a good idea ... -
LR Study Guide*I was sent this LR study guide a couple of months ago from a fellow 7Sager and it has been very helpful. It's not as detailed as some of the others…
... additional premise you have a VALID (MBT) argument.
- These question types ... not make the argument valid but it is ALMOST valid.
Must ... therefore, it is valid.
- The definition of a valid argument: If the ... -
ValiditySo the valid argument forms are used for MBT, SA questions and logic games only or am I missing something else? Also what about existential quantifie…
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PT61.S2.Q23 - every brick house on river street has a front yardhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-61-section-2-question-23/ So in JY's explanation the stimulus represents invalid argument form 4. But I'm ha…
... explanation the stimulus represents invalid argument form 4. But I'm having ... -
Someone Explain this logic question to me[Deleted by mods for violation of forum rules.] I was picking between B and D. I had no idea it could be C. And I really don't even know which arg…
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I was picking between B and D. I had no idea it could be C. And I really don't even know which argument form to put this in so please help! Thanks! -
NA questionsNECESSARY ASSUMPTION QUESTIONS HOW TO FIND NECESSARY ASSUMPTIONS Lesson 1 of 23 “I play basketball. Therefore, I am one of the best basketball pla…
... br /> SA (declare argument valid) NA (subtle, it ... 23
P1 + P2 → C (Valid argument)
P1 + P2 - - ... + SA → C ] → NA (Valid argument (VA) → NA)
VA→ NA ... .
Argument (valid) –> Necessary Assumption ... -
Your struggle question type(s).What was/is the question type(s) that you struggle with? How did you get over your struggle? What word of advice can you give to someone struggling w…
... be linked up for a valid argument. My advice would be practice ... be connected to make the valid argument, and understand which is the ... -
40.3.17 (small question about the wrong answer choices)I got this question correct, but I marked it for BR because I like analyzing parallel questions for practice. During BR, I am having a ton of troubl…
... flaw in the argument is your typical invalid argument form: A-->B ... . B. Therefore A. The argument invalidly ... answer choice, or is the "form" better than the "substance?"
PT 24 Sec 3 Q11Hi all, I hope someone may be able to clue me in as to what I'm doing wrong with this problem. This is a MBT. Special kinds of cotton that gro…
... viable" which is an invalid argument form (mistake in negation).
Invalid argument form bathroom sign?I don't know what this means but just for kicks: <img src="https://s32.postimg.org/f5dh3bnlh/image.jpg" /> Invalid, right?
I don't know what this means but just for kicks:
Invalid, right?Parallel vs. Parallel FlawWhen the question asks: "which exhibits a pattern of reasoning most closely similar?" indicating a Parallel question, is it implicitly given to us th…
... that the stimulus contains a valid argument? Or can we not assume ...LR Cheat Sheet by Q typeTrying to clear up my mind before the big day :) 1. Conclusion (most accurately expresses the conclusion) - Usual structure: contextual + HOWEV…
... that conditionals. In this case, valid arguments courses are just great ... answer choices describe what the argument did (something wrong)/didn't ... to do to make a valid argument)
- It really helps ... with the ones in the argument.
Not sure ...Tips for Quickly Eliminating Answer Choices (PR, Strengthen, Assumptions)Hey All, Over the past few months, since I began my LSAT journey, I've accumulated a few tips on how to quickly eliminate answer choices for Paral…
... or not it is a valid argument. So this only works for ...PT14.S4.Q9 - Since anyone who supports the new tax planEven though this question is old, it has several lessons built into it. I was able to parse this question out mainly because of the lessons on 7Sage…
... conclusion this isn’t a valid argument. But why? Above there ... us for something that the argument ignores the possibility of. ... More specifically, that the argument ignores the possibility that “some ... A——>B——>C argument.
This ...
